Estimated Nutrition

Per serving

Ingredients & Substitutes

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of tamarind paste, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 4 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of ground cumin, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to create the marinade.

2. 2

   Thoroughly coat 1 kilogram of fresh, gutted, and scaled sardines with the prepared tamarind marinade, ensuring all fish are well-covered.

3. 3

   Allow the marinated sardines to rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, for the flavors to meld.

4. 4

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, then lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.

5. 5

   Carefully place the marinated sardines directly onto the hot grill grates and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the fish is flaky and has distinctive grill marks.

6. 6

   Remove the grilled sardines from the heat and arrange them on a serving platter.

7. 7

   Garnish the dish generously with 0.25 cup of fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately with 1 lemon cut into wedges for squeezing.